Panasonic HDC-SDX1

The Panasonic HDC-SDX1 full 1080 HD camcorder measures in at 51.5 x 57.5 x 107.5 mm and is extremely light, weighing in at under a pound. Still images can be captured at 2.08 megapixels (3:2), 1.92 megapixels (16:9), and 2.16 megapixels (4:3). Audio is recorded in AVCHD Dolby Digital and MPEG-4.

Pros

High-end features

Doubles as a webcam

Extremely light

Shoots both AVCHD and MP4

Cons

Average image quality

Packaged software clunky

HDMI cord not included

Small display

Quick Take

The SDX1 is an entry-level device with advanced features. Its versatility and light build make it easy to recommend despite its so-so video quality.